THE BBC has announced filming has begun in Liverpool on the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds. Producers promise the story will be adapted in a way that feels fresh but captures the tone of the source material. But what else do we know and when does it air? […]
LEONARDO DiCaprio was today spotted snorkelling with his bikini-clad girlfriend Camila Morrone. They are on holiday together in Positano after choosing to take some time away together in the picturesque cliffside village. Today they were seen donning scuba gear and jumping off the side of a boat. The 43-year-old movie hunk was seen in a pair of white […]
ON a Sunday, we’ve been known to crave a greasy fry-up, no matter what time of day it is. So imagine turning up (with a slight hangover) at your local café that claims to serve all-day breakfast, only to find it finished at 2pm? This clearly happened to one infuriated diner, who shared a snap […]
TONY PULIS does exactly was it says on his tin and Middlesbrough are looking good for a promotion tilt. No frills, functional, direct and knows how to get results. The bloke has never been relegated and knows how to get a team promoted. And if he gets backing from a chairman, which he certainly is […]
A MAN has been charged with the murder of drill rapper Incognito. Kenneth Umezie, 31, from Camberwell, South London, is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court tomorrow. Rapper Sidique Kamara was repeatedly stabbed in Warham Street just after 7pm last Wednesday. He was a member of the Moscow 17 drill outfit who have appeared […]
MATT PHILLIPS stole West Brom’s first point of the season with a late cracker after Forest dominated. Adlene Guedioura fired the impressive hosts in front on 59 minutes with a long-range thumper. Baggies’ new boy Dwight Gayle then hit the post when put through in a rare moment of threat for the visitors. But.Algeria midfielder Guedioura […]
CHELSEA are breaking the world record to sign £71million Athletic Bilbao star Kepa – and will then give the green light to Thibaut Courtois joining Real Madrid. The Blues are set to stump up the release clause for the 23-year-old stopper today which would see him become the most expensive keeper in history. And once […]
AMY Tapper today unveiled her glam new look as she joined Lady Nadia Essex to film Celebs Go Dating. The Sun exclusively revealed that the 18-year-old had quit Gogglebox to try and find her soulmate on the hit E4 dating show. It looks like the teen is going all out to find a man after showing off […]
A POWERFUL earthquake has claimed more than hundreds lives and displaced thousands on the island of Lombok. But where is the holiday resort and what’s the latest on the evacuation? Here’s what we know so far. How many people died and what was its magnitude? The killer quake has so far claimed at least 142 lives […]
A HUGE fire has broken out at a factory near the centre of Manchester this evening, sending thick smoke over the city The roof of the factory is said to have collapsed and witnesses say they heard three explosions. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said they were called at 6.53pm to […]
AFTER landing one of the world’s best-known leading ladies, upcoming Peter Pan and Alice In Wonderland mash-up Come Away had all the hallmarks of a runaway hit – before filming had even begun. But I can reveal the block-buster has been thrown into chaos after Angelina Jolie pulled out at the 11th hour. Ange was […]
SHE is the ultimate wedding singer having serenaded Prince William and Kate Middleton after they tied the knot. Now, after years of heartache and failed romances, including one with Prince Harry, Ellie Goulding is the one tapping into her star-studded contacts book to find a performer for her own nuptials. In yesterday’s Times the 31-year-old […]
NOTTINGHAM FOREST welcome West Brom to the City Ground for the Championship’s first midweek clash of the season. Neither side won on the opening day with the newly relegated Baggies losing 2-1 to Bolton and Forest drawing 1-1 with Bristol City.
LIVERPOOL welcome Serie A side Torino to Anfield on Tuesday for a final pre-season friendly. The Reds successfully overcame Napoli 5-0 at the weekend with Alisson marking his debut with a clean sheet.
A DESPERATE dad clouted a man having sex in front of cricket-playing kids after cops failed to turn up. Disgusted parents rang 999 up to half-a-dozen times as a boozy couple romped in a city centre park. One father finally gave up waiting and confronted the pair as a mum filmed the bust-up for evidence. […]
LIVERPOOL new boy Fabinho went from penalty master to misser at Anfield tonight. The £44million midfielder tucked away all 16 of his spot-kicks for previous club Monaco – but failed early on in tonight’s friendly with Torino. Luckily for the 24-year-old, his miss instantly inspired fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino. The striker bagged the opening two goals […]
CHELSEA are set to have a new man between the sticks as early as Saturday, when they kick off their season at Huddersfield. With Thibaut Courtois having gone AWOL to force a move to Real Madrid, the Blues appear to be moving quickly to replace him with Kepa Arrizabalaga. Who is Kepa Arrizabalaga and what club […]
POLYMATH extraordinaire Ibn Sina was the father of modern medicine who devoted his entire life to the pursuit of knowledge. As Google Doodle celebrates his 1038th birthday, we trace the astonishing life of this genius philosopher, medic and poet. Who was Ibn Sina? The Persian polymath is known as one of the most influential physicians […]
SINCE Sir Bruce Forsyth died, TV bosses have been desperate to recreate his best shows. But the BBC made a mess of The Generation Game, while Channel 4 ditched The Price Is Right after just one episode. Now ITV is getting in on the act, with Play Your Cards Right next in line for a […]
BRITAIN’S Zharnel Hughes took 100 metres gold at the European Championships as he pipped team-mate Reece Prescod in a thriller. After pre-race favourite Jimmy Vicaut of France dropped out with an injury, Hughes powered home in a championship record of 9.95sec. Prescod was agonisingly just one-hundredth of a second behind his pal and it took […]
VLADIMIR Putin has once again been rattling his sabre after two Russian warships steamed through the English Channel. At least two Russian vessels were spotted passing through the Channel earlier today as they headed for the Atlantic, as Anglo-Russian relations remain frosty. The missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov and anti-submarine destroyer Severomorsk, part of the country’s […]
THE NATIONAL Lottery EuroMillions results are in and it’s time to find out who has won a life-changing amount of money. Could tonight’s jackpot of £67million see you handing in your notice, sipping champagne on a super yacht or enjoying the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean? You can find out by checking your ticket against […]
MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly be tempted to sell Barcelona target Paul Pogba if they can land Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as a replacement. Mundo Deportivo claims Jose Mourinho is reluctant to part ways with the French World Cup winner so close to Thursday’s transfer deadline. However, the Special One is apparently ready to make an exemption […]
SANTI CAZORLA has signed a contract with Villarreal after proving his is still fit enough to be a footballer. Cazorla became a cult hero at Arsenal during his six years at the club in which time he established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. The Spanish international saw his final […]
EMMERDALE fans have spotted a pretty major blunder with Rebecca White’s captivity. The multi-millionaire barmaid – who is played by actress Emily Head in the ITV soap – is currently chained up in a cabin after discovering her nephew Lachlan’s killer secret, and with him taken away for a surprise ten day holiday, she has […]
